January 18, 2008

Adland.

Working in the fields of advertising and graphic design is incredible first and foremost for the knowledge you get to be a part of. Let me clarify, there are few careers that allow you to come into contact with as many different things – be they products, services, etc – as advertising and design. I constantly feel like I’m turning over a new leaf, starting a new chapter, (insert cliche here) and never have the chance to feel stagnant at my job. Sometimes I need to remember those things when a client pisses me off or a project isn’t going exactly as I would like.

That being said, I’m really pumped about Mark Tungate’s new book Adland: A Global History of Advertising. It examines modern advertising from it’s origins in the 19th century to the present while focusing on major industry players like Tom Bernakin, Jean-Marie Dru and John Hegarty. I know, I know, a boring read for anyone not in the industry but a virtual History of Advertising for those of us who live it in everyday life.

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January 18, 2008

Tablo Tray and Teak Stand.

The Tablo tray and stand are a beautiful example of form and function. I love bringing varied heights to the table for serving – especially during parties – because it really mixes things up visually. And best of all the stands are available in two different heights to do just that.

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January 18, 2008

In the Kitchen with Anthropologie.

Anthropologie is tops in my book for more reasons than I can name, but my favorites always tend to be in their kitchenwares. I’ve mentioned before how if I had all the kitchen gadgets, dinnerware, etc that I was lusting after I’d need a room the size of an entire house. I’ve already got more than enough, but keep finding more! Here are just a few new pieces that I’m after from the Big A.

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January 17, 2008

Waitrose.

Waitrose is a supermarket chain in England that combines the convenience of an ordinary supermarket with the expertise and service of a specialty shop. Freshness and quality of foods are number one and they take it to the bank with their own in-house line of “generic” goods. Nothing new there, but what is different is the quality of design apparent in every Waitrose branded product. I saw their products in the latest Communication Arts and was really impressed.

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January 17, 2008

Maharam Memory Game.

As a child Memory was one of my very favorite games. I’m loving this version.

“Maharam has been a pioneer in commercial fabric designs since 1902, bringing stunning patterned materials to the table. Now those patterns are available through the Maharam Memory Game. Like the classic memory game, players turn over two cards at a time and try to match the patterns. Consisting of 72 cards on heavy stock, richly colored and printed in Germany, the game features 36 different patterns.”

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January 17, 2008

FUSION Table and Chairs.

I once swore that I would never again purchase a piece of furniture that required assembly. Then I saw the FUSION table and chairs set and all that went out the window. I am obsessed with these pieces and the space-saving quality of the chairs neatly tucking under the table. It’s the perfect mix of retro and modern design. Now I only need to find a good reason to get rid of my perfectly functional current table and chairs!

Posted In furniture, grand design, house and home
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January 17, 2008

Vintage Carousel.

An architect’s multitiered supply caddy inspired this vintage carousel organizer. My desk would look so hot with one of these adorning it. Not to mention that it would make things that are stuffed away in drawers a lot more accessible.

:: via poppytalk

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January 16, 2008

Brix Chocolate.

I’ve been craving chocolate all day, so when I saw Brix Chocolate I was overcome by my craving and the great packaging by mod. It’s chocolate for wine lovers which instantly put thoughts of a glass of red and a fireplace into my mind. We’re supposed to get snow tonight and I can think of nothing more relaxing than couching it with some wine and chocolate.

:: via The Dieline

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January 16, 2008

On the Rocks: Global Warmer.

It’s Wednesday already and you know what that means! This week’s cocktail is the Global Warmer. Wouldn’t it be great if all we had to do was drink these to save the planet? Yum.

Ingredients:
– 6 mint leaves
– 1 1/2 parts Basil Hayden’s bourbon
– 1/2 part triple sec
– 1 1/2 parts lime sour mix
– 1/2 part DeKuyper Tropical Mango

Garnish: mint leaf, lime twist

Mix all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Strain into a chilled martini glass. garnish with mint leaf and a lime twist.

:: photo and recipe via Cocktail Times

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